Review: Bukobot 8v2
Innovative, accurate, and fast, here’s a printer for the technology lover.
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More Printers: At a Glance
Solidoodle 3 Solidoodle / solidoodle.com Price as tested $799 Print volume 8″×8″×8″ Heated bed? Yes Print materials ABS, PLA OS supported Windows, Mac, Linux Print untethered? No Open source hardware? Yes Open source software? Yes Printer control software Repetier-Host Slicing software Slic3r The Solidoodle 3rd Generation attracted us because of the price point, but otherwise […]
Diresta: Hardwood Phone Case
I often use a Zip Lock bag to keep my phone safe from dust and water and the coins in my pocket. But the workshop environment is also hazardous to my phone with tools banging and shuffling around. So I made this case to keep the phone safe in and around the shop.
Stratasys Sues Afinia: Ramifications for the Desktop 3D Printing Industry
Earlier this week Stratasys, a longtime fixture in the commercial/industrial 3D printing world and recent purchaser of desktop printer company Makerbot, announced that it was filing a patent infringement lawsuit against Microboards Technology, LLC, the company behind the Afinia H-Series 3D printer. This lawsuit is a big deal that could have huge ramifications for the entire desktop 3D printing industry. Afinia is a well known 3D printing brand which was named “best overall experience” in MAKE’s inaugural 3D printing buyer’s guide last year. It is also widely available from mainstream outlets such as Radio Shack
Review: Tinkerine Studios Ditto+
Big and capable, with high-quality prints.
Review: Bukito
With its small footprint and simplicity, it’s the new standard for portable 3D printing.
Hostess Gift Idea: Etched Wooden Spoons
This holiday season, thank your host or hostess with something stylish and handmade. Make a set of lovely etched wooden spoons!